Summit Materials Inc. announced results for the third quarter of 2020. For the three months ended Sept. 26, the company reported net income attributable to Summit Inc. of $90.7 million, or $0.79 per basic share, compared to net income attributable to Summit Inc. of $55.8 million, or $0.50 per basic share in the comparable prior-year period. Summit reported adjusted diluted net income…
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The New MCR8T Radial Piston Motor from Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth is expanding its range of direct drives for compact tracked loaders (CTL) and other tracked vehicles with the new MCR-T radial piston motor in frame size 8. The MCR8T represents the latest development in direct drive CTL track motor technology and, by utilizing the next generation of rotary group design, delivers a step change in power density and…
Read MoreCurtiss-Wright Showcases Human-Machine Interface
Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial Group is showcasing its latest product offerings including Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Controls, electronic throttle controllers, transmission shifters, sensors and power electronics. Curtiss-Wright Industrial Group has extensive experience in designing and manufacturing solutions for the monitoring and control of vehicles operating in extreme conditions, including applications throughout the construction and off-highway sectors. A recent trend for these applications is…
Read MoreTexan by Nature Again Recognizes CEMEX Sustainability Efforts
Texan by Nature announced that for the second straight year CEMEX has been named to the prestigious Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an initiative led by the Texas-led conservation non-profit to recognize the best work in conservation from companies with operations in Texas.
Read MoreMulzer Employees Rescue Two From River After Boat Sinks
Jason Risley and Scott Devillez from the Mulzer Crushed Stone’s Rockport Dry Dock were recently commended for saving two lives. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, the old historic paddle boat sternwheeler Gambler was heading downriver on a trip from Cincinnati to the Mississippi. It was at Ohio River mile marker #507, close to the Mulzer”s #15 dredge, when Risley noticed the boat…
Read MoreNAPA Touts Success With Recycled Asphalt Pavement
According to the latest industry survey by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the asphalt industry reclaimed 97 million tons of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) for future use, saving enough landfill space to fill up the dome of the U.S. Capitol 1,223 times.
Read MoreCarmeuse Cultivates Community
Oct. 27, 2020 – Community projects can help aggregates and other nonmetallic minerals operations create a bond with the local community. For example, Carmeuse’s Beachville, Ontario, Canada, operation, in conjunction with the Beachville Museum and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, showcased a new community project: the “Limestone Valley Trail.” Built on old reclaimed mine property just north of the Thames River,…
Read MoreGranite Superintendent Wins Nevada Safety Award
The Nevada Mining Association (NvMA) awarded Granite Superintendent Dan Cords with its 2020 Individual Safety Award for his excellence in safety at Nevada’s Lockwood Quarry.
Read MoreMSHA Confirms 20th Fatality of 2020
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Oct. 14 a lead person was killed when his pickup truck was struck by a haul truck at Vulcan Materials’ Columbia Quarry, Richland, S.C.
Read MoreAggregates Execs Elected to ARTBA Board
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the election of its 2020-2021 officers during its annual business meeting at the association’s national convention, held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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